Part 7: Wurzburg (continued)

The Residenz was truly an amazing place full of intricate details...too amazing for just one log entry. It was also the backdrop for our first brush with fame. In the first photo below, you will notice a film crew and the blonde Mr. Rick Steves.

New Mexico Man (in disguise) recognized CameraMan, Steves' side kick, and managed to catch his attention by using his "puffing up" ability. CameraMan snapped his head towards us and said "Cool shirt graphic man" (you will see the cool shirt in a photo below). This comment was overheard by Steves and this led to more chatting and conversation with Rick Steves. Brilliant plan! New Mexico Man is my BSK4EVR!!
[Best Side Kick Forever].

If you see the episode where he tours the Residenz - well, we were there with him. He left the out the footage of us for our protection as he "realized we were meant for greatness and didn't want to give us away too soon". Great guy that Steves!

Note: You can click the pictures to 'gianourma-size' them.

Part 6: August 1990

Decided more training was needed. My first remedial training session out and about amongst the locals took place on the grand staircase of the Wurzburg Residenz. Accompanying me was my trusty side-kick New Mexico Man; he was also my photographer. As side kicks tend to stick close, he rarely was far enough from said side to get a good shot of my climbs.
Historical Excerpt: The staircase of the Würzburg Residenz's vault spans an area of 18x30 meters, without being pillared; a masterpiece of construction with a maximum height of 23 meters. Court architect Balthasar Neumann had to fight concerns, concerning the dangers of such an enormous Vault. The vault is adorned with a fresco by Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

August 18, 1990:
“The chapel was closed for a wedding. We went in a side door and climbed up a 2 story metal spiral staircase to the balcony of the Wurzburg Residenz Chapel. There was an open door and a man motioned us in. We lucked out.”

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Most people are scared of New Mexico Man and narrow spiral staircases. Admit it, I am FEARLESS.